Erotic books: The top ten

Ever since E L James' erotic novel Fifty Shades of Gray was published, the demand for sex-filled stories has soared. House wives, working women, yes many ladies (and some men) around the world are reading these books and crediting them with boosting their sex life.

What's more, eBooks mean that it's easier to read these books on the sly - embarrassment free. Because when you're reading from a Kindle, everyone will obviously assume that you're reading Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, not Fiona Locke's Over the Knee.

But erotic novels aren't new. Oh no. They've been around for a long time. So before the stream of brand spanking (sorry) sexy novels hit the shelves, we've put together a list of our favorite adult romance books.... Enjoy!